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JUNE 2011
VOL. XVIV NO. VI
2011 DESTIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP
Not Rain, Nor Wind, Nor Hail…
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Ladies 2nd Place: Kellyanne Bartleson Ladies 3rd Place: Melissa Weeks Men’s 1st Place: Dustin Hamblin/Billy Barnett Men’s 2nd Place: Robert Feldman Men’s 3rd Place: Charlie Bland
MIKE FREEMAN Chairman of the Board Whitney National Bank BILL LINDSLEY Chairman Elect Simple HR BRIAN HAUGEN Immediate Past Chair Emerald Coast Wealth Advisors of Raymond James & Associates AMY PERRY Treasurer Pleat & Perry, P.A. TIM EDWARDS Vice Chairman/Communications & Marketing Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill LES PORTERFIELD Vice Chairman/Community & Economic Development TEA, Inc. KATHY WHIDDEN Vice Chairman/Membership Development Emerald Coast Chiropractic MARY ANNE WINDES Vice Chairman/Harbor Association Real Estate Professionals of Destin, Inc. Destin Fishing Fleet Marina
DIRECTORS JIM BREITENFELD Breitenfeld Development Services, LLC SHAUN EUBANKS Community Bank, Destin STEVE JAY O’Sullivan Creel, LLP REBECCA JONES Fort Walton Beach Medical Center ANDI MAHONEY White-Wilson Medical Center KAREN MCCARTHY Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union CYNDY THOMAS ResortQuest Vacation Rentals CAREY TROTTER Trotter’s General Contractors, Inc. CHAIRMAN’S APPOINTEES JOHN COMER Southern Restaurant Group, LLC MATT LINDLEY Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort SPECIAL APPOINTEE KIM WINTNER Alliance Association Management Co., Inc. MANAGEMENT TEAM SHANE MOODY, CCE, IOM President and CEO ceo@DestinChamber.com ELIZABETH SPIES Vice President of Communications espies@DestinChamber.com WENDY SCHAEFER Information Specialist mail@DestinChamber.com
Shane A. Moody, CCE, IOM Despite Mother Nature’s unwillingness to cooperate, Sunset on the Harbor sponsored by Whitney National Bank was still a fun, fun event. More than 50 Chamber members left the docks aboard the Destiny at noon. They returned with stringers full of fish after a journey that took them 27 miles offshore. The captain obviously found a hot spot for fishing. It was our first Corporate Fishing Challenge. But the challenge came more from battling the weather and “reports from the participants” of golf ball-size hail just eight miles off the East Pass as they were returning. But everyone in the group who fished that I talked with after they arrived back at the dock (safely, by the way) said it was a blast and they look forward to doing it all again. Congratulations to our winners: Team Competition 1st Place: All Clear Restoration 2nd Place: Whitney National Bank Boerstler Team 3rd Place: Destin Commons Bland Team Individual Winners Ladies 1st Place: Tracey Marsh
As always, Mary Anne Windes and Captain Kelly Windes were awesome during the event. Jami Jones at Destin Charter Service was incredible handling the details of the tournament. It was an event that could not have run smoother – until the storms hit. The weather put a damper on the evening festivities. Even with the storms, many people enjoyed the great food at the fish fry. John Olivarez and his crew at Fisherman’s Wharf always do an outstanding job. And special thanks to Kathy Whidden for managing a very successful silent auction during the event. Other Chamber Things I had the pleasure of hosting Leadership Okaloosa in early May. Working with Julie Cotton, the class had a daylong adventure in and around Destin. With your chairman, Mike Freeman of Whitney National Bank, we opened the session at Henderson Beach State Park (a hidden gem, if you’ve never been, you need to go!) and gave them an overview of Destin and the Chamber. Presentations from Greg Kisela and Ken Gallander of the City covered the harbor boardwalk and the CRAs and future development in Destin. Helen Donaldson discussed
the fishing rodeo. Captain Kelly Windes discussed the harbor’s history, the charter boat business, and shared some great stories during lunch at Fisherman’s Wharf. That was followed by a tour of the East Pass and the Crab Island area north of the bridge aboard the Southern Star. Captain Cliff Atwell and Steve Wilson did a fantastic job “finding” dolphin in the Gulf and in the bay. We even saw a shark or two in the pass. And the day ended touring the Destin History and Fishing Museum with Jean Melvin. Why do I share that with you? To show you how members of the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce and our community do a great job of working with groups to give the best information about Destin. Many of the participants in the class had never seen nor heard what they saw and learned that day. I always enjoy the expressions of appreciation we receive after events such as that. Thank you, Julie, for including Destin in the leadership program! The legislative session ended recently. During the session, your Destin Area Chamber Board of Directors passed two resolutions against two bills. One would have exempted online travel companies from paying their fair share of bed tax on the full price they charge for accommodations. That bill died in committee. The other resolution passed by your board supported keeping local control of the Mid Bay Bridge Authority rather than consolidating it into the state toll authority. Your board would like to
thank Senator Don Gaetz for understanding the position of many local organizations and pulling the MBBA from that consolidation. We hope to have our legislators at an upcoming chamber lunch soon to give you their views on the session and what to expect as they begin preparations for next year’s session. Finally, as summer arrives, it is so pleasing to see the smiles on the faces of so many business owners in our community, especially the resort management and accommodations companies! All indications are the summer looks very strong. We need it. Be sure to thank all of our visitors when they visit your business. Thank them for choosing Destin as their vacation destination. They have other choices. And I encourage you to help us take control of our local economy. Shop locally, buy locally. Members of the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce have all the products and services you need and want, so there is no reason to go online and buy from some out of the area business. Visit the business directory on the Chamber’s website, www.destinchamber. com, and buy from them just as you want them to buy from you. After all, that’s how we’ll continue to build this world-class community one business at a time! With wishes for continued success, and until we meet or speak again,
SANDI MCCLANAHAN Membership Consultant sandi@DestinChamber.com
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A Message from the Chairman of the Board
Mike Freeman Whether you realize it or not, Destin’s success with tourism largely depends on a strong dollar. Your first response might be, “how?” or “why?” If you are like most, a strong dollar probably doesn’t enter into your daily thought process, if ever. However, for the moment, let’s ponder the relationship of a strong dollar and Destin’s success.
A Strong Dollar Good for Destin
The US dollar is the currency most used in international transactions and is one of the world’s reserve currencies. Let’s just say the strengthening and weakening of the US dollar has far reaching implications on economies all across the globe. So you ask, what in the world does this have to do with little ole Destin? Quite frankly, it has a lot to do with Destin and its prospects for prosperity. Let’s talk about the inverse relationship with the US dollar and commodities. First, what is a commodity? A commodity is simply a product of uniform quality and generally traded across global markets. There are two types of commodities, “hard” and “soft.” Examples of hard commodities are crude oil, gold, and silver. Soft commodities would be something like soybean, rice, and wheat since
they have a short shelf life. Ok, I know, get to the point. I promise, I am about to tie it all together. Crude oil, a commodity, is priced in US dollars, and it becomes less attractive to investors with foreign currencies when the US dollar strengthens and more attractive when the US dollar weakens. Basically, the strengthening US dollar generally devalues the investor’s holdings in commodities, which can prompt a sell off of holdings in crude oil as well as other commodities. As a result of a drop in demand for the crude oil commodity, its price subsequently falls. And, as we all know, crude oil is refined into gasoline. Eventually, the fall in crude oil prices translates into a decline in gasoline prices at the pump. I think we can all agree that Destin is predominantly a drive-in destination for most of its visi-
tors with the rest choosing to fly. Cheaper gas and cheaper airline tickets equal more visitors willing to spend more time and dollars in our area. So the short answer is a strong dollar is good for Destin. I would be remiss if I didn’t give a big shout out to the Destin Area Chamber’s Harbor Committee and Mary Anne Windes, its Chair, for a wonderful day of fishing at the 3rd Annual Sunset on the Harbor. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate for the evening festivities; however, the afternoon Chamber Fishing for Business challenge was outstanding. There were 54 Chamber members and guests who boarded the party boat Destiny for an afternoon of networking and plain good ole fun. The Captain and his mates were terrific hosts and made the experience memorable for all. I am pretty certain everyone aboard caught fish based
on my observations and feedback from others. More importantly, it reminded all of us how lucky we are to live and work in an area that offers such great fishing. I encourage you to take advantage of what the Destin Harbor has to offer whether it’s fishing, boating, dining, or simply strolling along the harbor. Last, but not least, please investigate the Chamber’s highly recognized business leadership program known as Destin Forward. It’s a wonderful program that introduces and educates our present and future leaders on the Destin community and its assets. For more information, please contact any of our talented folks at the Destin Area Chamber.
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Leaders In Business Lunch
THE CHAMBER MONTH AHEAD Join us for our Leaders In Business Lunch on Tuesday, June 14, sponsored by White-Wilson Medical Center and being held at The Palms of Destin Resort and Conference Center. Our Leaders In Business Lunches incorporate networking and educational components to benefit all members. Everyone is encouraged to attend. The cost for the lunch is $15 for those members who pre-register, $20 for members at the door, and $30 for non-members. Please remember that reservations are required, and no shows will be billed. All registrations are due by Friday, June 10. Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m., and the lunch begins promptly at 11:30 a.m.
We would like to thank Destin Charter Boat Association and Destin Seafood Festival for sponsoring our May 10 Leaders in Business Lunch held at Embassy Suites Hotel Destin – Miramar Beach. The 33rd Annual Destin Seafood Festival, Sept. 30—Oct. 2, will find its home right on the Destin Harbor with a festival that stretches the length of the Destin Harbor and showcases our local fishing fleet
and working Harbor. All of the Harbor front businesses will join together to host Destin’s biggest Seafood Festival yet! This is a community-based event with lots of fresh local seafood, favorites from some of the area’s best restaurants, 90 arts & crafts booths, live seafood cooking demonstrations, live music, and more. There will be plenty of activities for kids and families with two separate kid’s areas, a petting zoo, and more to entertain the younger crowd. This is a true Destin Harbor front event for the family and a long standing local tradition. The Destin Charter Boat Association is proud to be partnered with so many local businesses to bring the Destin Seafood Festival to our community.
Thank you to Rick Harper, Ph.D., Director, Office of Economic Development and Engagement University of West Florida, for his presentation of an economic outlook for our area.
Capt. Mike Eller, Destin Charter Boat Association and Destin Seafood Festival.
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Chamber Board of Directors Meeting will be held in the Chamber conference room at 11:30 a.m.
For information about all Chamber events, please visit the Events Calendar at www.DestinChamber.com.
Thank You for the Door Prizes! • • • • • • •
Eglin Federal Credit Union Emerald Coast Chiropractic Gulf Power Gulfarium Jim Liufau Ins. Agency, Inc., State Farm Ins. Lenny’s Sub Shop Mary Kay Independent Consultant Team Leader - Sheri McDonald • O’Sullivan Creel, LLP • Simple HR • Whitney National Bank
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Thank you to Ken Cromer, Senior Director of Disaster Services with the American Red Cross of Northwest Florida, who presented “Are You Ready for a Hurricane?”
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Destin Business Forum In partnership with Cox Communications, the Chamber’s monthly TV program will host the following organizations beginning in June: Bark Avenue 4316 Legendary Dr. C107 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-5988 www.barkavenue.com Category: Pet Food and Supplies Chamber Rep: Susan McGary Blalock Seafood & Specialty Market 1004 Hwy. 98 E. Destin, FL 32540 (850) 460-2933 Category: Seafood Markets Chamber Rep: Mac Blalock Capstone Mobile Media 3016 Bay Villas Dr. Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (318) 349-4998 www.capstonemobilemedia.com Category: Marketing Consultants & Firms Chamber Rep: Harold Rosbottom Coyote Ugly Saloon 10512 Front Beach Rd. Panama City, FL 32407 (404) 538-3200 Category: Night Clubs & Bars Chamber Rep: Joanna Olsen Legendary Marine 4601 Legendary Marina Dr. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 337-8300 www.legendarymarine.com Category: Boats-Sales & Service Chamber Rep: Wanda Kenton
Little Caesars 979 Hwy. 98 E. Ste. B2 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 837-7100 Category: Restaurants - Pizza Chamber Rep: Lori Enzor
Simple HR Wind Creek Casino
Resort Vacation Properties of St. George Island, Inc. 140 W. 1st St. St. George Island, FL 32328 (850) 927-2322 www.resortvacationproperties.com/ welcomedestin Category: Accommodations-Rentals Chamber Rep: Candy Varnes
Host Amy Perry Pleat & Perry, P.A. Destin Business Forum airs on Cox Channel 6. The schedule is available online underneath the Channel 6 heading: ww2.cox.com/myconnection/gulfcoast/watch.cox
Unishippers 1554 Cedar St. Niceville, FL 32578 (850) 226-1872 www.unishippers.com Category: Mailing Services, Packing, & Shipping Chamber Rep: David Jeffcoat
If you are interested in membership in the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce, please contact Membership Consultant Sandi McClanahan at 850.837.2711 ext. 3 or sandi@DestinChamber.com.
Zip Travel International 2885 Sanford Ave. SW #16043 Grandville, MI 49418 (410) 781-8567 www.ziptravel.com.ph Category: Employment Services Chamber Rep: Aaron Black
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Congratulations to our top Ambassadors for April 2011: 110 points – Richard Barrington, Holiday Isle Properties, Inc. 85 points – Paul Woolman, Copy Systems Business Center, Inc. 85 points – William (Bill) Head
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Business Briefs Brooks Brothers Factory Store Make-A-Wish
Director to President/CEO. This was an effort to move closer toward the corporate model structure, which better facilitates communication.
Coldwell Banker United, Realtors, Honors March Production Every year Brooks Brothers proudly lends its support to the Make-A-Wish Foundation by raising donations at their stores nationwide. This year the Brooks Brothers Factory Store at Silver Sands Factory Stores in Destin raised $5,000, the most donations in their division and, on April 14, celebrated with wish kid Jess from the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida.
Okaloosa Schools Celebrate Change for Children
John Cook and Team, Coldwell Banker Previews Specialists in residential real estate, was named “Top Listing Team” and “Top Selling Team” for March. Meghan Hall was named the “Top Listing Agent” and Eric Hanson was named the “Top Selling Agent” for March.
Cox Cablethon Raises $28,000 for Covenant Hospice
Realty an award for being #3 in volume and #7 in units in 2010 for all of the Crye-Leike franchises. During the same presentation, Hatchett presented Debbie Speigner an award for being #10, Ken Koger for being #17, and John Paulsen for being #20 in closed volume amongst all of the franchise agents.
Realtors Make Their Voices Heard in Tallahassee More than 40 Realtors from the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors traveled to Tallahassee on April 12 and 13 for Great American Realtor Days. Florida Realtors organize Great American Realtor Days each year to give realtors the opportunity to meet with legislators during the legislative session and speak with them on issues important to property owners.
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Earns National Award Ken Hair, President/CIC, presents trophy to the winning high school, Choctawhatchee High School.
Okaloosa County schools celebrated the success of their Change for Children campaign on April 19 with a pizza party at the Niceville Community Center. The schools raise money for Children in Crisis, Inc., throughout the year by collecting change in classrooms, hosting bake sales, and having talent shows. The Florida Fidelis Tau Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa hosted the endof-year event to celebrate the success and generosity of these students.
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The 39th Annual Cox Cablethon benefiting Covenant Hospice successfully raised $28,000 in net revenue for the not-for-profit organization. All proceeds benefit special programs in Okaloosa and Walton counties. These programs include bereavement services, children’s support services, and chaplain services, which are funded solely through fundraising efforts like the Cablethon. Event proceeds and donations from individuals and businesses also allow Covenant Hospice to provide care to anyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
Crye-Leike Coastal Realty Receives Awards Elliot Marcus, Broker for CryeLeike Coastal Realty, is proud to announce that Rob Hatchett, President of Crye-Leike Franchises came to Destin to present Crye-Leike Coastal
The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have awarded Fort Walton Beach Medical Center the Gold Plus Award for outstanding specialized stroke treatment. Fort Walton Beach Medical Center is the only hospital in Okaloosa County to earn this recognition.
Humanitarian Award Recipients Announced Three members of the Fort Walton Beach Medical Center family were recently awarded the Frist Humanitarian Award, the highest honor an employee, physician, and volunteer can receive at HCA, the medical center’s parent company. This year’s honors go to Jeanine Robinson, a respiratory therapist who works in the respiratory care department; Dr. Joseph Siefker, an ENT physician and surgeon; and Carol Koch, an active member of the hospital auxiliary. www.DestinChamber.com
Gulf World Marine Institute Receives Donations
Pictured left to right: Ron Hardy; Agriculture Commissioner Adam Puttman; Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater; Attorney General Pam Bandi; Governor Rick Scott
Governor Rick Scott and members of the cabinet presented Ron Hardy, co-owner of Gulf World Marine Park, a check for $5,000. This money was contributed to Gulf World Marine Institute Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to assist in the rehabilitation of sick and injured marine animals. Peter Miller, host of Bass 2 Billfish television show, announced that he would match the $5,000 denotation.
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Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Celebrates Grand Opening of Restaurant Following a $6.5 million hotelwide renovation project, the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa officially unveiled its new beachside restaurant, Barefoot’s Beachside Bar & Grill. Following the deck fire that completely destroyed it in October 2010, the restaurant was finished just in time for spring and with a stunning new view of the sugar-white sand and emerald-green water of the Gulf.
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Donates to Support Tornado Relief Following last month’s devastating tornadoes in neighboring Alabama, the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is assisting the efforts of the Destin United Methodist Church to supply storm victims with much-needed hygienic, health, and household essentials. Through the donation of $10,000 in Walmart gift cards, the Hilton Sandestin Beach is giving back to a community made up of close friends, family members and loyal guests.
Howard Group Signs Charter Capital to Grand Boulevard
Mixologists from around Northwest Florida juiced up the creativity and style at HarborWalk Village for a regional bartender competition featuring the Kentucky Derby’s classic cocktail, The Mint Julep. The first place win was Patrick Bolster from 5 ½ at Vinyl Music Hall in Downtown Pensacola. Second place winners were Jackie Pratt and Chris McCormack of McQuire’s Irish Pub of Destin, and there was a tie for third place show winners, Brenda Coffee of AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar and Robert Webb of Poppy’s Crazy Lobster in HarborWalk Village, Destin.
Howard Group has announced an agreement with Charter Capital to expand within Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. A private wealth management company with over 50 years of combined experience, Charter Capital plans to serve their clientele and expand their services in a new 2,500-square-foot office by early summer.
Joint Strike Fighter Program at Eglin Air Force Base Gears Up On April 21 and 22, the JobsPlus One-Stop Career Center in Fort Walton Beach hosted a job fair for Lockheed Martin, the aircraft builder for the F-35. Lockheed Martin See BRIEFS on page 7
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recruiting staff were very complimentary of both the number and the quality of the applicants attending the Job Fair. Newly hired employees are expected to begin work on June 1.
Jerry Bielawski Named Top Sales Agent 1st Quarter 2011 Jerry Bielawski was recently awarded Top Producer for the First Quarter of 2011 at NewmanDailey Resort Properties Real Estate Division. His commitment to be the “#1 Choice for Real Estate Services in the Greater Destin Area” was proven by his outstanding customer service and overall accomplishment as the top sales and top listing agent for the first quarter.
San Gelato Opens Fourth Area Location San Gelato Café announced the opening of its fourth area location on the Destin Harbor. The new kiosk
is positioned directly across from the docks, near Olin Marler’s Charter Fishing and Dolphin Cruises. The store will serve its signature gelato and sorbet and frozen yogurt, all of which is made locally in Fort Walton Beach.
Destin Forward: Building our Future Leaders One Member at a Time
Vision Airlines Welcomes New Regional Sales Manager Vision Airlines is proud to announce Kendra Moore as its new Regional Sales Manager. Moore has over 20 years experience in sales, marketing, events, and meetings. She is passionate about promoting Northwest Florida and increasing tourism and revenue for business owners in the markets Vision services. Moore has been an active member of local chambers, the Fort Walton Beach Military Affairs Committee, and was recently appointed to the Marketing Committee of the Emerald Coast Tourist Development Council.
Designed to provide a hands-on learning experience into the issues facing the Destin community on a day-to-day basis, Destin Forward is now accepting up to 25 business professionals for the class of 2012. Participants will learn from experts in many different fields, including the environment, boat safety, tourism promotion, and government affairs. Deadline to submit your application is July 1, and the next class begins in August. For more information, please call 837-6241.
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Military Affairs Committee Chamber Networking Trip Join the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce Oct. 10-14 on a ‘San Francisco Getaway,’ featuring Monterey and Sonoma Valley. Take a trip with area business leaders to build better working relationships! Trip highlights include San Francisco, Pier 39, Sonoma Valley, Viansa Winery, Monterey, and 17 Mile. Cost includes airfare, accommodations at the Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf, transportation, and five meals. For more information, please visit www.DestinChamber.com or contact Shane Moody at (850) 837-6241.
Kim Winter, Chairman of MAC, presents Major Michael Borders with the MAC coin.
Major Michael Borders, Commander of the Eglin Security Forces Squadron, was the special guest speaker at the April Destin Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee meeting. He briefed the
committee on the mission of the Eglin Security Policemen on the Eglin base and ranges, and their fighting role overseas. Major Borders is a recent graduate of the FBI Academy.
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Acentria, Inc. (850) 650-1950 Chamber Rep: Libby Martin
Coastal Realty of Destin, Inc (850) 650-3480 Chamber Rep: Stephanie Dickerson
Homes & Land Of The Emerald Coast (850) 650-1014 Chamber Rep: Joe Nacchia
O’Sullivan Creel, LLP (850) 837-0398 Chamber Rep: Kevin Bowyer
American Red Cross of N.W. Florida (850) 432-760 Chamber Rep: Jerry Kindle
Dex One - Publisher Century Link Yellow Pages (850) 269-4810 Chamber Rep: Andy Anderson
Howard Group (850) 837-1886 Chamber Rep: Myra Williams
S & R Sprinkler Systems & Landscaping, Inc. (850) 837-8347 Chamber Rep: Richard Kersten
Bass Pro Shops World Wide Sportsman (850) 269-6200 Chamber Rep: Howard Padgett BBVA Compass Bank (850) 837-2234 Chamber Rep: Theri Isaacs
March Of Dimes (850) 785-6460 Chamber Rep: Kim Tatum
DooleyMack Constructors (850) 249-2924 Chamber Rep: Tom R. Garner Easy Street Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals (850) 420-6288 Chamber Rep: Rick Scali
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (850) 650-2226 Chamber Rep: Marcia Hull
Adventures Aboard Sea Blaster Destin’s Original (850) 654-6888 Chamber Rep: Larry Goodson Sterling Resorts (850) 563-0463 Chamber Rep: Jayna Leach
Beach Bums Vacation Rentals, LLC (850) 654-7177 Chamber Rep: Kim Gordon
Fleet, Spencer & Kilpatrick, P.A. (850) 650-7299 Chamber Rep: H. Bart Fleet
Motel 6 (850) 837-0007 Chamber Rep: Stephanie Pittman
Boomer Aviation, Inc. (850) 244-1313 Chamber Rep: Sandy Williams
Harvest House, Inc. (850) 837-2277 Chamber Rep: Jerry Ogle
New York Life (850) 650-3029 Chamber Rep: Tim Kersanac
Sugarloaf Luxury Apartments Leasing Office (850) 837-3131 Chamber Rep: Tricia Lingad
Build-A-Bear Workshop (850) 654-6001 Chamber Rep: Oliver Berman
Hog’s Breath Cafe (850) 837-5991 Chamber Rep: David Harris
Okaloosa Arts Alliance (850) 499-8335 Chamber Rep: Amy M Baty
UCI Communications (850) 837-0077 Chamber Rep: Rhea Jones
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32 Degrees, A Yogurt Bar
Masino Therapy Services, LLC
ResortQuest Vacation Rentals Crystal Sands
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Ste. 167 Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 837-0020 www.32degreesyogurt.com Category: Ice Cream, Yogurt, Shaved Ice, & Chocolate Chamber Rep: Paget Pizitz
1008 Airport Rd. Ste. D. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-5210 www.masinotherapy.com Category: Mental Health Counseling Chamber Rep: Theodore Masino II
3290 Scenic Hwy. 98 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 275-5000 www.ResortQuestDestinVacations.com Category: Accommodations-Central Reservations Chamber Rep: Phyllis Cullenbine
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The Love Shack
The Vitamin Shoppe
306 Bald Eagle Dr. Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (850) 267-0399 www.theloveshackseafood.com Category: Restaurants-Seafood Chamber Rep: Michael Pierce
34737 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 650-0393 www.vitaminshoppe.com Category: Retail Specialty Chamber Rep: John McGill www.DestinChamber.com
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June Calendar of Events June 2, 9, 16, & 23 Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Outdoor Concert in the Park Location: Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village Time: 7 p.m. The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation presents a musical group each week. Price is $5.00 per adult, children under 12 are free. Bring your lawn chair and picnic or purchase dinner onsite from Carrabba’s Italian Grill. For a list of upcoming weekly concerts, visit www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org. June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 Red, White, & Blue Celebration Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 6 – 9 p.m. A weekly honoring of a local hero, the celebrations highlight the efforts of people who go above and beyond to better their community. Enjoy live entertainment, free kid’s crafts and face painting, and a WWII replica flyover. The evening is topped off by a spectacular fireworks display over the Destin Harbor. June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 Sunset Cinema Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 8 p.m. Come out and watch your favorite family movies under the stars! June 4, 11, 18, & 25 Rock the Docks Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Live music on the Destin Harbor every Saturday night with different local groups weekly. NETWORK JUNE 2011
June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 Wednesday Night Concert Series Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Enjoy the continuation of the Wednesday Night Concert Series through the month of June. We’ll be tantalizing your musical taste buds with musicians to entertain all of our homeowners and locals, and guests! June 5, 12, 19, & 26 Operation Inspiration Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 5 – 8 p.m. A powerful and unique evening of live musical entertainment. Operation Inspiration events begin at 5 p.m. with a Meet & Greet with the performing artist. Concerts will begin at 6 p.m. Concerts are free and open to the public. June 6, 13, 20, & 27 Magical Mondays Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 7 – 9 p.m. Join Magician Rick Moore on the Events Plaza stage for an evening full of laughs and illusions. After the show, visit his shop to create your own magic! Shows begin at 7 p.m.and 8 p.m. June 6 - 10 2nd Annual Summerwild Camp Location: Emerald Cost Wildlife Refuge Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. “I’m a Jr. Rehabilitator”: The scoop on professional wildlife rehabilitation methods and wildlife management careers. Please contact Susan at the ECWR at 650-1880, or sleveille@ecwildliferefuge.com
June 7, 14, 21, & 28 Mini Gras & Boomin’ Tuesdays Location: The Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 7 – 10 p.m. An evening of fun and merriment with special children’s activities sprinkled throughout the events plaza. Each week, the village will crown a king and queen to throw moonpies and candy to the crowd. Then, as a special treat, our king and queen will begin the fireworks show. Every Tuesday at 9:15 p.m. the village hosts a fireworks show over the lagoon. Participation in Mini Gras is free. Enjoy the Bouncy Castle and other inflatables with purchase of a $10 wristband. Wristbands will be sold from 7 – 9 p.m., and activities will stay open until 10 p.m. June 16 “North Light Swordfish and Tuna Challenge” Fishing Tournament Location: North Light Yacht Club The tournament, which is open to center consoles and sport fishing boats of all sizes, will feature premiere Swordfish, Tuna, Dolphin and Wahoo divisions, with opt in categories including Blue Marlin. North Light has chosen to make the Blue Marlin division non-premiere as a conservation effort. For additional information on the tournament or to register, please visit www.NorthLightChallenge.com or call Mark Waltman, tournament director at 850-678-2350. June 17 - 18 Fort Walton Beach Medical Center/NWF State College Golf Classic Location: Fort Walton Beach Municipal Golf Course Time: 7 a.m. Fort Walton Beach Medical Center/NWF State College Golf Classic to support Raider Athletics. To
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be held at Fort Walton Beach Municipal Golf Course at 1955 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. For more information, call 729-5379. June 20 - 24 2nd Annual Summerwild Camp Location: Emerald Cost Wildlife Refuge Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. “You’re Not From Around Here, Are You?” Discover invasive species, their impact on native animals and plants, and wildlife conservation plans. Please contact Susan at the ECWR at 650-1880, or sleveille@ecwildliferefuge.com. June 22 JobsPlus to Offer Job Seekers Resources and Career Opportunities Location: Silver Sands Factory Stores Time: 1 – 4 p.m. The JobsPlus 40-foot Mobile OneStop vehicle will be stationed and jobseekers will have access to hundreds of positions available at Silver Sands Factory Stores, in addition to being able to register in the Employ Florida Marketplace database to search and apply for additional employment opportunities throughout the state. For a complete list of job opportunities, please visit the employment Web page at silversandsoutlet.com or call 654-9771 ext. 1. June 27 – July 1 2nd Annual Summerwild Camp Location: Emerald Cost Wildlife Refuge Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. “I’m a Jr. Rehabilitator”: The scoop on professional wildlife rehabilitation methods and wildlife management careers. Please contact Susan at the ECWR at 650-1880, or sleveille@ecwildliferefuge.com. PAGE 13
Business After Hours Sponsored by: The Boathouse Oyster Bar
Law Offices ROBERT E. MCGILL, III, P.A.
ATTORNEY AT LAW 36008 Emerald Coast Pkwy. • Suite C Destin, Florida 32541
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SERVING THE ENTIRE EMERALD COAST Thank you to Boathouse Oyster Bar for sponsoring our April Business After Hours. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year and located right on the Destin Harbor, Boathouse Oyster Bar is Destin’s best kept secret and has been voted Emerald Coast’s Best Gumbo,
Raw Oysters, Baked Oysters, and Best Place to Have a Beer. For more information, call (850) 837-3645 or visit www.boathouseoysterbar.com. Visit them at 288-B Harbor Blvd., Destin.
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Buy Destin Program FREE for All Members By far and regardless of the season, the most popular question in the Destin Area Chamber’s Welcome Center is “do you have any coupons?” Our Buy Destin Program, created in 2009, was designed to answer this question, while providing new customers to Chamber member businesses. There is no cost for Chamber members to supply a coupon or discount offer. The Chamber will use these offers to create a Buy Destin booklet, avail-
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able in the Chamber lobby for $5. The booklet is for area visitors, businesses, and residents. For more information or to sign up, please visit www.buydestinfl.com or contact the Chamber’s Vice President of Communications Elizabeth Spies at (850) 837-2711 x5 or espies@ DestinChamber.com. These booklets are printed in-house, so it is quick and easy to add or update your coupon!
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Destin Area Chamber of Commerce presents...
San Francisco Getaway featuring Monterey & Sonoma Valley
October 10 - 14, 2011
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YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, 1-4 CA On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Due to tour scheduling, flights on Day 1 should arrive prior to 4:00 PM.
Please Note: Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates. To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
*Pebble Beach is closed during pro-golf tournaments. This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
For more information contact Shane Moody â&#x2014;? Destin Area Chamber of Commerce â&#x2014;? (850) 837-2711 x 4
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